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Monday, September 3, 2018

We Are Different

I absolutely LOVE this song! It ranks high on my favorite-primary-songs list - something about the rhythm and singing on the off-beat. It can be a little tricky but don't let that deter you from teaching it to your primary! It's also a great one to sing with visitors!

Sing the verses by having the primary pair up with a neighbor and face each other to do simple actions with each other. You as the leader can pair with the visitor. If there are multiple visitors, have them pair up with each other after the song has been demonstrated to them by the primary.

1st Verse:I know you: point to partner using both handsand you know me: point to themselves using thumbsWe are as different as the sun and the sea: grasp handsI know you: point to partner using both handsyou know me: point to themselves using thumbsAnd that's the way it is supposed to be: have children shake hands on the beat

2nd Verse:I help you: hold left hands and sink to the ground togetherand you help me: switch to right hands and rise up togetherWe learn from problems, and we’re starting to see: foreheads gently come together (be careful!)I help you: hold left hands and sink to the ground togetherand you help me: switch to right hands and rise up togetherAnd that's the way it is supposed to be: have children shake hands on the beat

3rd Verse:I love you: backs of hands touch neighbors palmsand you love me: both palms touch neighbors palmsWe reach together for the best we can be: touching palms raise above heads and come downI love you: backs of hands touch neighbors palmsand you love me: both palms touch neighbors palmsAnd that's the way it is supposed to be: have children shake hands on the beat

2 comments:

This is one of my favorite songs too. I've always done it with rhythm instruments but I like your actions. I'll have to try it. Super cute illustration too. Did you draw it? Is it ok to print a copy of it?